March Newsletter: In Full Spectrum

a. 2013 Theme "In Full Spectrum"
b. Journeys Collide Fundraiser
c. Houston Arts Alliance - Remembered, Regained Series
d. 4/13 Crawfish Boil 3.0      

The year is rolling out strong and Vox is excited to be a stage where you can LEARN about poverty & injustice, BE CONNECTED to local organizations making great change, and DISCOVER your creative gifts and leverage it for good.
 
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a. 2013 Theme "In Full Spectrum"

 Setting the framework for 2013, Vox has chosen the theme "IN FULL SPECTRUM". 

[Def: A spectrum (plural spectra or spectrums) is a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary infinitely within a continuum.] In the 17th century the word spectrum was introduced into optics, referring to the range of colors observed when white light was dispersed through a prism.

Our aim is to disperse the perceptions that people have about the issues we want to tackle and to reveal the varying degrees of diversity, beauty, pain, and hope of stories untold within these categories.

Through your input on the desired causes to highlight, Vox looks forward to journeying with you through different perspectives in:

• Immigration Stories
• Hunger Stories
• Drugs & Alcohol Stories

b. Journeys Collide Fundraiser

On Saturday, March 23rd, Vox Culture celebrated its five year anniversary at the "Journeys Collide" Fundraiser. The banquet was held at Chateau Crystale, the venue where Vox had its very first event, "Global Cafe", in 2008.

The audience enjoyed a hors d'oeuvres buffet, art, music and dance lesson while learning about the organization's journey of growth, how it has combated issues of poverty and injustice through creativity, and its vision moving forward.

Some of the food and drinks featured during the evening included ouderves from The Original Marini's Empanada House and Café Pita+ and bubble tea from Urban Leaf Truck. Other sponsors of "Journeys Collide" included Houston's First Baptist Church; Rickmers Linie-America; Gillenwater Law Firm, PLLC; and Galleria Rotaract Club.

 

Featured artists included:

• Yan Shen - Chinese Pianist
• Kristopher Butler - Local Rapper and Musician
• Albanian-American Student Organization of Houston, Texas - European Folk Dancers
• Darnell Allen & Ruby Rivera - Salsa Instructors
• Amanda de Rosario - Latin Painter

Check out more photos on our facebook! 

c. Houston Arts Alliance - Remembered, Regained Series

Vox Culture continues its role of Cultural and Community Collaborator for the Houston Arts Alliance, for the Remembered, Regained: Immigrant Arts of Houston series! The goal of the series is to celebrate the rich artistic and cultural traditions that reside in Houston’s immigrant communities. The latest events of the series that Vox has helped HAA with have been, Telling the Immigrant Story, The Language of Lullabies, and Houston's Immigrant Advantage. Be sure to visit our blogs to check out our reviews for some of these recent events!
 
Events Remaining:
 
¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tres!
April 13, Saturday @ 6:30PM
MECA Outdoor Pavillion
(Colombian Music/Concert + Workshop)

¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tres!
May 18, Saturday @ 6:30PM
5th Ward Jam Outdoor Stage
(Garifuna Music/Concert + Workshop)

Anointed and Adorned
Thursday, May 23 – Friday, July 12
HAA - Alliance Gallery
(Indian Weddings in Houston, Exhibition)

Click here to obtain more information from the HAA on the Remembered, Regained: Immigrant Arts of Houston series, and to also see event details.

d. 4/13 Crawfish Boil 3.0

It's that time of year again... the Access Live Cooking Group/Vox Culture Crawfish Boil 3.0!!! April 13, 2013 from 11:00AM to 2:30PM at the Warehouse (8570 Katy Fwy, Suite 116).

Adults: $15 / Kids: $5 ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! Bring your own drinks.

RSVP at http://new.evite.com/l/6GLPE4F73D.

If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up at http://bit.ly/XDUfrH.

Have a great Easter weekend!